Panasonic Announces Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 POWER OIS Lens

Panasonic Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 POWER OIS Lens Key Specs

Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22

One Extra-Low Dispersion Element

Three Aspherical Elements

POWER O.I.S., Dual I.S. Compatible

Splash- and Dust-Proof Construction

Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm

The 2x crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds means that this lens will provide a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 24-120mm. With the built-in Power OIS, it also supports Dual IS on compatible Panasonic cameras like the Lumix GX8.

The new Panasonic Lumix 12-60mm lens retails for $499.99 and will be available in May 2016. You can pre-order it here at B&H Photo.